Saturday morning Texas Rangers news and links

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The Texas Rangers will have Cole Hamels as their Opening Day starter against the Houston Astros on March 29.

Evan Grant says Hamels starting Opening Day is expected, with the bigger issue being when he will make his second start.

Kevin Sherrington writes about Jeff Banister’s interest in a six man rotation.

After having good at bats most of the spring, Rougned Odor fanned three times in three at bats yesterday.

Jeff Wilson says there’s lots of stuff to be concerned about in regards to the 2018 Rangers, but the offense isn’t one of the areas of concern.

Juan Centeno appears to be the favorite for the Rangers’ backup catcher role.

Cole Ragans left a minor league game yesterday with an elbow issue.

The Rangers’ MLB Youth Academy is thriving.

T.R. Sullivan has notes on Mike MInor, Matt Bush, Matt Moore, Kevin Jepsen and Cole Ragans.

Jeff Wilson has his Surprise Five notes from camp.

Evan Grant has his Stranger Things notes.